EVENTS UPDATE
The Class Association has been carefully considering how the class returns to racing and the impact that of the Corona Virus on future events.
The current restrictions are such that clubs are unlikely to be able to host events and in this regard the current regional events should be reviewed on a club by club basis. The regional representatives will keep members advised of any updates on the status of any forthcoming events.
Similarly the proposed National Championships at Rock Sailing Club in September are going to be reviewed at the end of June. This will involve the Committee and Club considering how any restrictions will impact on the viability of the event.
In this regard it is easiest to regard the event as neither on or off. A decision will be made at the end of June and members advised accordingly.
Looking to future events the Committee has been working hard to secure future Nationals venues and dates. At this time of uncertainty we hope that these are of interest and will allow you to plan ahead.
In particular the class will be celebrating it’s 50th Anniversary next year and the Nationals will be returning to Stone SC on 17-19th September. In addition to this consideration is being given to a European Event in 2021 (most likely Medemblik) and again more details will follow on this in due course.
Following the Dinghy Show which we were fortunate to be able to conclude before the lockdown period there has been a marked increase in interest in the class. This has been seen in increased membership of the Facebook Class Association Group and the associated sales page. Boats are now selling quickly and there is a demand for most styles of boat ranging from woodies to the latest boats. Ovington report that new boats are being ordered and they are maintaining a stock boat as required by the Class Association.
If you do have spare gear or a neglected boat then now would appear to be an ideal time to move them on.